Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) and 2degrees, one of New Zealand's leading communications services providers, today announced a five-year extension to their existing joint radio access network (RAN) technology partnership.
The new deal follows the 2021 agreement, where Ericsson and 2degrees first partnered to modernize the service provider's RAN network with products and solutions from the Ericsson Radio System portfolio. The products and services being deployed include all RAN 3G / 4G / 5G products available today from Ericsson's portfolio (AIR, Basebands, RAN Processors, Ericsson Antenna Systems, Power systems including Lithium-Ion Batteries) and future products including Generator 4 RAN Processors.
Under the terms of the partnership extension, Ericsson will continue to accelerate 2degrees' network modernization program with a focus on 5G deployment nationwide while replacing and enhancing mobile 3G and 4G infrastructure at sites.
The expansion of the nation-wide network modernization project will see 2degrees gain greater capacity and performance, delivering better experiences and services to consumer and business customers throughout the country.
Mark Callander, CEO, 2degrees, says: "This agreement is testament to the important work we've done in collaboration with Ericsson to deliver an advanced mobile network in New Zealand. Ericsson's technology underpins some of the world's best 5G networks. The industry-leading technology 2degrees is rolling out in partnership with Ericsson will see our customers benefit even further from the cutting-edge innovation we have accomplished together."
Emilio Romeo, Head of Ericsson, New Zealand and Australia, says: "This partnership extension validates and further supports the strength of the work Ericsson has done to deliver on 2degrees' vision to be the number-one performing network in New Zealand as it strives to set
the industry benchmark for network performance. Through our collaboration with 2degrees, Ericsson's RAN innovation is transforming the telecommunications landscape in New Zealand and providing a superior customer experience and service for all New Zealanders."
NOTES TO EDITORS:
Ericsson 5G RAN
2degrees and Ericsson partner to upgrade microwave network (June 2024)
New Zealand's 2degrees selects Ericsson as sole 5G RAN partner (April 2021)
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